Wow. I purchased this film based on the strength of the cast, being a long-time fan of Bill Murray - both his sardonic comedy and his more serious recent independent film work (Lost in Translation et al) and especially Robert Duvall. I felt that as long as Murray kept within his own skill-range and didn't try to match the masterfull nuances of Duvall and Sissy Spacek it would be one heck of a small town story. I expected something similar to Sling Blade, but was very pleasantly surprised. Although the movie has a similar respect for small and quirky southern towns (See Sling Blade and also the magnificent Duvall piece Family Thing) it is there the similarity ends. Luckily, Murray plays his role straight, although he sprinkles in just enough of his old "snarky" delivery to keep you expecting the unexpected. He is at once every funeral director I've ever met in the rural South (I've lived in rural North Carolina for over 30 years now) and completely UNlike any I've ever seen. As the film unfolds, we learn this is just the latest in a long line of vocations that included being a used-car salesman. This explains his little peculiarities and moments of impatience.Duvall is splendid. With Get Low he adds yet another iconic character to the growing and long list of creations that began in earnest with his evangelist in The Apostle. His big "reveal" in the final reel of Get Low is a monologue that is almost as good as the late Robert Shaw's oft-quoted tale of the USS Indianapolis in Jaws. It is by no means grandiose in scale, but instead is just enough of a story to explain why it would consume and torture the soul of a man for 40 years. Duvall presents it as a purgative confessional in front of a large crowd in which some people turn aside with an "is THAT what this has been about" disappointment while others nod their heads in understanding.I'll not divulge any spoilers (apart for the one or two tiny semi-spoilers already revealed) beyond telling you that the film is based on a true story and partially built from accounts and newspapers of the time. In listening to the commentary or the special features included on the disk one quickly learns that it took years to get this film approved and funded. There is the usual indie film story of how the actors had always wanted to work with one another, but the cast had agreed to appear in the film long before final financing was secured.Get Low does stay with you after viewing and I've already watched it twice in the single week I've owned it. This film is THE reason why struggling young men with talent, vision, a camera, and a great story to tell are so crucial to the American Film Canon. Blockbuster popcorn films are fun but forgettable. Good "small" movies such as Get Low are the true classics and this one is every bit as enjoyable upon repeat viewing as older classics such as To Kill A Mockingbird. It belongs in the collections of every serious lover of good stories.You should have bought this one days ago. I heartily recommend that you correct that error immediately. You will be glad you did.